Bonnie Tyler is recovering after an urgent surgical procedure in Europe.
On Wednesday, May 6, her official website shared the news: “We regret to inform that Bonnie has been hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, where she owns a residence, for emergency intestinal surgery.”
Her team assured fans that the 74-year-old singer is on the mend and preparing for her upcoming tour dates.
The update continued: “The surgery was successful, and she is now in recovery. We understand that her family, friends, and fans will be concerned, and we appreciate all your well-wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.”
If you ever feel a little lonely and imagine some fangs sinking into your neck, it’s worth noting that Bonnie Tyler’s iconic hit was originally intended for a vampire-themed musical. Her 1983 smash, “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” not only dominated the charts worldwide but also became a defining soundtrack of its era.
The “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer’s team didn’t give any more details about her health issue or when she’d be back on the road.
However, Tyler has two more tour stops coming up: a show in Malta on May 22 and one in Germany on May 30. She is also set to perform at festivals and her own solo shows throughout Europe in June, July and August.
According to her website, Tyler will resume touring in October. She will continue her European gigs through December 17, ending with a show in her hometown of Wales, England.
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Tyler released her first single, “My! My! Honeycomb,” in 1976. Seven years later, she dropped “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which went to No. 1 and became her signature song.
The ‘80s icon has released 18 studio albums, with the latest being in 2021: The Best Is Yet to Come.
Tyler, who is married to Robert Sullivan, revealed that same year that music was something she didn’t plan on giving up no matter her age.
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“I’m doing all right. I’m quite fit for my age, thank God. And I’m never going to retire,” she told The Sun in 2021. “I look at Tom Jones, he’s amazing. His voice is as strong as ever — and he’s got 10 years on me.”
Two years later, Tyler received an Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor and gushed about how much she still loves the song that put her on the map.
“Lots of people ask me, ‘Aren’t you fed up of singing it?’ But there is no way. I love it and everybody does; it is a karaoke classic,” she said of “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”
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Tyler also revealed how much the medal meant to her at this point in her career, saying, “I never ever thought I would have something like this. My mother and father would be so proud. To be nominated for a Grammy was wonderful, but to be given an MBE for something I absolutely love doing is a highlight of my career.”
In the years that have followed, Tyler has stayed true to her word about staying busy. She even released new music as recently as this spring.
Her single “Only Love” dropped on March 21 followed by “One World One Home” on April 24. The second single was produced as part of the new documentary Homeless, which began streaming on most major platforms last month.